Quit your whining. There’s more to do in winter than drink. 

BUY
Embrace Boutique’s Bargain Buys in Bucktown
What: Generra, Claudia Ciuti, Twinkle, Orla Kiely, and more at 50-70 percent off.
Why: A full closet is a happy closet.
When: VIP pre-sale party for DailyCandy readers, Fri., 6-9 p.m. Public sale, Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 2043 W. Wabansia St., at Damen Ave. (630-325-1996).

Bag Sale on Webster
What: Buy a bag for $300. Fill it with clothes from Shopgirl, Show&Tell Maternity, and Spoiled … but not rotten.
Why: Not a sad sack in sight.
When: Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Shopgirl, 1206 W. Webster Ave., at Racine St. (773-935-7467).

EAT
Il Mulino New York Opening
What: Rustic Italian in huge Gold Coast manor.
Why: Complimentary antipasto and grappa with every meal? That’s amore.
When: Opens Sat., 5-11 p.m. Thereafter, Mon.-Wed., 5-10 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 5-11 p.m.
Where: 1150 N. Dearborn St., at Elm St. (312-440-8888).

Copperblue
What: New French-Mediterranean from Michael Tsonton and Victor Newgren.
Why: Tasty eats with four-star styling.
When: Tues.-Thurs., 5:30-10:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5:30-11:30 p.m.
Where: Lake Point Tower, 505 Lake Shore Dr., at Illinois Ave. (312-527-1200).

SEE
Chicago Children’s Theatre Opening
What: New spot kicks off season with A Year with Frog and Toad.
Why: The look of the moment? Young at heart.
When: Fri., 6:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.
Where: Goodman’s Owen Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St., at Randolph St. (312-443-3800).